Saturday, December 08, 2012

The Crucible’s Holiday Gifty Fair & Fire Performances

The Crucible12 - 4pm

A fun day for the whole family! Our open houses are a wonderful way to experience the excitement of The Crucible's 56,000 sq. ft. studio, where…

JD McPherson

Don Quixote's10pm

JD McPherson plays 1940s- and '50s-inspired R. & B., rockabilly and blues with an authenticity that belies his standing as a 21st century musician.…

Reckless

San Jose Stage Company2pm

Join the San Jose Stage Company as they present their newest production, "Reckless", a twist on traditional holiday fare. From gifted playwright…

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Holiday Out with Thomas

Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkSee Website

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are thrilled to bring you a special Christmas event, Holiday Out With Thomas. Little…

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Meshell Ndegeocello

Great American Music Hall (GAMH)7pm Show @ 8pm

Canonized, marginalized or just scrutinized, Meshell Ndegeocello has given up trying to explain herself. After 20 years in an industry that…

Out of Character

Asian Art Museum10am - 5pm, Thu till 9pm in October & January

What defines a masterwork? This exhibition, focusing on fifteen masterpieces supported by twenty-five additional works of the highest quality,…

John Cale with Cass McCombs

The Regency Ballroom8pm

John Cale, OBE (b.1942) is a Welsh musician, composer, singer-songwriter and record producer. Born on 9th March 1942 in Garnant, Wales, Cale…

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Raging Opulence: Mark Dean Veca

San Jose Museum of Art11 AM - 5 PM

Mark Dean Veca, known for combining the opulence of Rococo wallpaper with the renegade attitude of cartoons, comics, and street art, will paint…

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Marya Stark Album Release Party

Kuumbwa Jazz Center7:30pm

Hailing from the sunny coast of Santa Cruz, Marya Stark comes to the Kuumbwa Jazz Center for a party celebrating the release of her newest album,…

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Gifts from the Gods: Art and the Olympic Ideal

Legion of Honor9:30am - 5:15pm

Plato considered both art and athletics to be gifts from the gods, and the connection between art and sports in ancient Greece can be viewed…

Workshop: Make Your Own Wrapping Paper!

SFMOMA11a.m. to 3p.m.

Koret Visitor Education Center 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This year dazzle your loved ones with handmade wrapping paper! In conjunction with SFMOMA…

Richard Thompson

Montalvo Arts Center7pm

English singer/songwriter Richard Thompson is a bit of a rock legend who has garnered more critical praise than album sales. Although he has…

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DUB MISSION: The best in dub, roots reggae & dancehall

Elbo Room9 pm to 2 am

Now in its 19th year, Dub Mission is one of the longest-running parties in the world, presenting cutting-edge dub, roots reggae and dancehall…

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Quarterly Free Sundays

California Academy of SciencesPlease note that final entry to the museum on free days is 4:00 pm.

The Academy is free to everyone on selected Sundays throughout the year. Admission is on a first-come, first served basis, and early arrival…

Wood, Metal, Paint: Sculpture from the Fisher Collection

Cantor Arts Center11am-5pm Wed-Sun; 11am-8pm Thurs

Beginning February 29th, Stanford University's Cantor Arts Center presents a new installation featuring work by John Chamberlain, Martin Puryear,…

Beyond the Land of Sweets

Herbst Theatre5:00pm

BEYOND THE LAND OF SWEETS Celebrating Holidays Across Cultures featuring Presidio Dance Theatre Sherene Melania, Artistic Director This…

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Peter Gallagher in "Songs and Stories from an Actor's Life"

Venetian Room at the Fairmont San Francisco7:00 PM

Tony nominated actor/singer Peter Gallagher returns to the Venetian Room, bringing his critically acclaimed cabaret debut “SONGS AND STORIES…

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Amy Kaufman: b + w

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art9am to 5pm

Well known local artist Amy Kaufman is presenting her newest set of art. This exhibit is showing large scale charcoal drawings that have been…

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Erik Rivera

Rooster T. Feathers8pm

Erik Rivera first came bursting onto the New York City comedy scene in 2004 and has been making a name for himself ever since. He is known for…

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24th Annual Holiday Gift Faire

Guglielmo Winery10a - 5p

Celebrate the Season with Guglielmo Winery! Enjoy our award-winning wines, gourmet food, hot mulled wine, and holiday carolers! Browse our…

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